Territory Days: Celebrate the state’s largest street fair
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — For over 45 years, Old Colorado City has been hosting what it calls “Colorado’s largest street fair” during the Territory Days celebration on Memorial Day Weekend, and this year’s event is taking place Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May 27.
According to Old Colorado City’s website, visitors will have the opportunity to shop hundreds of unique vendors offering handcrafts from around the world, as well as eat great food, view dozens of educational displays, enjoy patriotic tributes, and listen to live music from 25 bands performing on three stages. Dozens of games, rides, and other activities will bring endless fun for kids.
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The festivities will take place on Colorado Avenue between 23rd Street and 27th Street, so drivers will need to be prepared to take detours. Parking will not be available at Coronado High School this year as it has been in years past, but there are several other options:
Free Shuttle: Visitors can park their car at Colorado Springs C.A.B. Garage on 130 South Nevada Avenue downtown, which costs $1 per hour. The free shuttle departs from this location and will run from 10:30 a.m. through 6:45 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday and from 10:30 a.m. through 5:45 p.m. on Monday. It is not required to park in the Garage to use the free shuttle.
VIP Parking: Those wanting to avoid the shuttle lines can pay $25 per car, per day for a VIP parking pass to park at the Colorado Springs Shrine Club at 6 South 33rd Street. There will be a complimentary luxury, air-conditioned coach with a bathroom on board for a short 3-minute ride to the event. There will be free water and snacks available at the parking lot. Dogs are not permitted on the shuttles.
Complimentary Handicapped Parking: The lot on Pikes Peak Avenue, just east of 24th Street will be available after noon on Saturday. Pikes Peak National Bank Drive Thru at 24th Street North of Cucharras will have handicapped parking available, and handicapped parking will be available along 24th Street and 26th Street, north of Chucharras Street.
The events take place on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Territory Days happen rain or shine, so visitors should be prepared to have fun in any kind of weather.
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